Year 2002 Tributes

O2 thru Ozzy

A little trooper who overcame every obstacle but FIV finally got her. She's with her litter mates now at Rainbow Bridge.

Ramona Honan

Oakley was a kind sweet gentle soul who blessed our lives for 5 short years. We met her at the humane shelter where we were searching for a full grown companion for our other pet dog, Zak, a solid brownish black Lab and Chow mix. Tim and I had recently moved into a house and Zak had gone from being an indoor apartment dog to a backyard dog, and he needed some company badly.

She was so cute, playfully sticking her head under the rear of her cage mate and "riding" him around. We knew she would be the perfect friend for Zak. Oakley was a "mutt." She looked to be part collie, part chow with maybe some german shepard mixed in. She had a beautiful long haired coat mixed with white and brown and caramel. Her eyes were a pretty light brown color that captured the light and made them shine gold. Long hair ringed her dog smiling face and she had a sweet crooked tail that did not straighten. It would bounce happily on her back when she saw us.

Oakley may have been abused as a pup because when we first got her, she tended to eat all of her food extremely quickly and if Zak was not quick, she'd eat his too. I think she may have been neglected and had gone hungry at times. She was also shy to us at first. In the beginning, she would let us pet her for a few minutes and would walk away, as if she was rationing herself of love. As the years went by and we gained her trust and love, she grew to be extremely affectionate. When we would pet her she would lick our hands and lay down and turn over for us to rub her belly. She loved those belly rubs oh so much. I will miss that the most I think.

Zak and Oakley grew close quickly. At first Zak was afraid of her because she emerged from the pet carrier ready to play. Zak had never been around other dogs before, but he quickly learned. The two of them got so that they wrestled endlessly and Oakley emerged as the leader of the pack. When she grew tired of Zak's playfulness, she would give him a disciplinary warning gnaw and growl and he would lay down near her, content to have her company.

As the years went by, Oakley began to gain some weight and even though we tried "diet dog food" she became quite pudgey. I'll always remember her funny little waddle walk as she traversed across the yard. She never seemed unhappy. Perhaps I'm over-anthropomorphizing her, but I think Oakley was always very grateful to have found a home where she was loved. She always seemed so very content.

Tim, Zak and I already miss her very much. She passed suddenly on the evening of July 4th. She had not been herself for a few days, sleeping a lot and acting like she didn't have a lot of energy. I had considered taking her to the vet on July 5th since I had the day off. Unfortunately, after we returned from a cookout, Tim found that she had passed, laying in her favorite place under the porch. We buried her in the backyard that night. We are very sad.

We love you Oakley. We always will.

Ken Yarbrough and Tim Sherrill

For 15 years Obadiah and I lived together in a relationship of love and friendship. At times I didn't do what he wanted me to do--feed him something I was eating, let him outside, and at times he didn't do what I wanted him to do--stop chewing the fake plants, stop drinking my milk. We settled our differences and we would curl up together in a chair while I read or watched TV, he would sleep under the covers of my bed, by my side purring as I drifted off to sleep.

I will miss him terribly. He went through seminary with me, went through many tears with me and made me laugh many times when I was done.

I love you Obadiah.

Debbie

to my Obie
who was my heart

I will miss you, my beautiful boy. I painted your picture after I said goodbye this afternoon, through so many tears I could barely see. But I saw with my heart, where you will always stay.

Annielaurie Burke

He was the greatest, loving, sweet, kindest, plushest cat we have ever known. He came to us during a difficult time and graced us with his presence for 6 years. We will never forget you, Oddleif and hope to see you in the next life.

Jeff, Inna and Kari Larsen

I tribute this to my Odie he will be forever missed and always remembered for the times when we would be eating and he would just come up and take the food off your fork no matter who you were.

Melissa

My precious friend "Odie"...you gave me so much in the 15 years we had together....my heart is broken and empty, now that you are gone...All I want is to hold you...you were my world...we worked together ...we played together...we were inseparable!!!! You are and always will be in my heart!!! I treasure all the special memories of our life together...I don't know how I will go on without you...I know that someday we will be together again....I will miss you forever my special buddy....I will always love and cherish you...Odie...I miss you!!!

Love, Hugs and Kisses,
Sharon

I was truely blessed to have you in my life. You will always be a part of me for as long I live. Till we meet again, my special friend...

Alecia Thom

Odie was born in Germany and that is where we found him. From the first day he brought love and happiness into our life.
For twelve years we enjoyed his company. He was not a dog or a pet, he was our Son.
If love could have kept him alive he would never have died. He is gone from our lives but not our hearts.
When our chores are done here we will meet him at Rainbow Bridge.
Rest easy our Son.
With All Our Love
Mom & Dad

Odie was very special to me - she helped me get through some very difficult times and then brought a lot of happiness to my mom and dad. We all loved her and miss her dearly. We hope she is reunited with her sister Dobie and hope they are finally playing together again.

Barbara Fontaine

Dear Friends and Family

Odis took his last catnap this morning at Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic. Due to complication from his hyper-thyroid and newly discovered heart disease, Luke, Odis, Dr. Hall (our vet) decided that this was it, it was time. Odis was so very tired…..

Odis, my beautiful blond tabby with an extra toe on each paw, was born on March 14, 2001 in Worcester, MA. He enter my life 6 weeks later and has been my heart ever since. Odis has lived in MA, MD, VA, and FL before finally settling down in Annapolis. Odis loved the car, hated all my boyfriends and finally decided Luke was ok. Odis went to college, flew on an airplane, went to a Grateful Dead Show and put up with every animal I brought home. He played catch and tormented the dog.

Odis lived the last year of his life in a house with a yard, where, after 11 years, he got to go outside! He enjoyed an hour or so in the yard everyday.

Odis is survived by his kitty sister, Chelsea (age 9), his kitty brother Jake (age 5), his puppy brother Darwin (21months) and His parents Luke and Marjorie. We miss him dearly.

Love, Luke, Marjorie, Darwin, Chelsea & Jake

The greatest tribute we can give our pets that have crossed over is to keep them alive in our hearts and thank god that we were blessed to have been given the love of an animal.

Ashley Ison

To our beautiful, gentle Ody. You will always be with us in our hearts wherever we go. We hope that you can run like the wind and feel no more pain. We miss you dearly and will love you forever.

Ogie you were the best cat anyone could have ever owned even tho you died years ago you still make me laugh when I see pictures of you I luv you ogie meet me at the rainbow bridge I hope you meet me there !!! No cat has ever replaced you in my heart maybe in moms and Katie's but not mine you will always be the best cat I ever had!! I love you boy!!! Don't forget who got up in the middle of the night to feed you when you were little and needed your bottle

Sara Kosiek

My pook Oki died this Monday morning after a courageous battle against bone cancer. She was my best friend, loyal companion and brave little soldier.
She had a rough start in life when some cruel people in an Greyhound racing kennel tried to drown her in a bucket when she was only a couple of hours old. None of her thirteen siblings survived this ordeal, she was the only one.

Last year on a sunny Sunday afternoon when Oka and I played with her Frisbee in our country garden she fell and sustained a terrible shatterfracture to her left front leg. She was only fife years old and the vets where baffled why a seemingly healthy dog would sustain such a terrible injury from just playing on a well groomed lawn. That same week on Friday after a dramatic 700 mile car ride to Saskatoon in Saskatechwan (that's in Canada) she was near death when we checked in at the University for Veterinary Medicine Hospital. The Vet in my home town near Winnipeg in Manitoba said that this long drive was her only chance of survival after one major and unsuccessful surgery locally.
Well, that Friday she was diagnosed with Osteo Sarcoma a incurable and terminal form of bone cancer. I was absolutely devastated with the diagnosis and insisted on several tests including a biopsy for confirmation. The news was not good she was terribly ill, her liver had completely failed and no one new why. She needed multiple surgeries including the amputation of her fractured leg with got fractured because the bone was weakened by a bone tumour. She was three weeks in ICU. When I was able to take her home she had lost a lot of weight and she looked so very weak, but her spirit was strong and alive. The Vets told me that only because she had a extremely strong will to live did she survive in the first place. Once home she underwent aggressive chemo therapy during which she contracted life threatening pneumonia. She survived all of this and never complaint she was the best patient any doctor could ask for. She loved every one including all the staff at the hospital and never took ill on them for sticking her with needles and x-rays and medication. It was as though she knew that everybody is rooting for her. She quickly became a staff favourite and she reimbursed their caring with lots of kisses.
After all this she had a very happy painfree 9 month and we grew even closer as the days went by.

Sunday 12 days ago started as a normal Sunday we did all of our usual things and life seemed good. When in the afternoon I noticed that her breathing is heavy and she cried a little too. By night fall I was at the local Animal Emergency Hospital her breathing had worsened and she was in more discomfort. A Vet I had never met looked at her, he was a cold and uncaring man. He offered nothing, no help, no relief only said that her cancer is in its final stage and she needs to be put down. He said it just like that!
I cryed and cryed and insisted to call her usual Ver a very caring and gentle doctor. He tried his best to sound positive but was also deeply worried about the events. He agreed to see her the next morning at his clinic only a few miles down the road from the emergency hospital.
I spend all day at the clinic and he did a few tests and confirmed that Oka was in a desperate state. The cancer had moved to her lungs and eroded a blood vessel that had burst and filled her lungs with fluids, mainly blood. He said it was a miracle that she hadn't bleed to death the night before. I am sure he new there and then that her time left was limited but he agreed to let me take her home with a oxygen generating machine in tow that I had hired with his help from a medical supplier. I kept a vigil by her side for seven days and nights and never left her side for more than fife minutes. I was exhausted but couldn't let myself fall asleep because the oxygen machine needed constant adjustment and the nasal tube that was designed for human use would not stay in place.
On Monday this week 25th March 2002 the oxygen machine was turned up to the maximum and she was still slowly turning blue. Up to the last day she insisted on getting up with a little help and go outside by herself and she would eat her food slowly but still eating. She never gave up and never ever let me give up either. That faithful morning I had to make the most terrifying decision of all my life. Should I let her die without any interference or should I call the Vet to put her to sleep? I felt it like I ultimately betrayed her when I thought that letting her suffocate would be to terrible to even contemplate and I called the vet.

I miss her so much that it causes me physical pain.
She was cremated 28th March 2002. Her ashes in an urn is all that I have left. She only remains now in my memory and I am so incredibly, intolerably sad that I don't have my Oka anymore.
She truly was my best friend in every way possible she was everything that people should be. She is now released to run free and happy.
Goodby my dear friend Oka my life will never ever be the same again.

Love Mommy

My Dearest Okan

I did not love you as much as you want.
Gomenne.....
It is too late, but I love you now, I love you, I love you.

I believe I will see you some day at Rainbow Bridge.

Our poor beautiful Ole. The best efforts of the finest veterinary staff the world has to offer weren't enough to save you from yourself. We will all miss your intelligence, strength, determination, and happiness. I am so very sorry that nothing else could be done to keep you in our lives longer. I feel that I have failed you somehow. Rest in beautiful peace. We'll always love you.

Mindy Swanson

Olie was a special part of our lives for a short period of time. He went to the vet on Friday, Nov. 1 to be neutered. They were short handed that day, so they neglected to check on him until my dad got there to pick him up, but it was already too late. He bled to death due to internal bleeding. We were very sad to lose such a special puppy. He would come find you once an hour to be held and cuddled for a minute, and then go right back to playing again. We lost another dog, Skitz, last December, so she will take care of Olie in heaven. We miss you Olie and Skitz.

Shannon McCrady

He shared his life with us and gave us much joy. We miss him dearly.

Doreen and Ronnie

Olive, Sophie, Poppy and I miss you very much. I hope you know we did everything we could to save you. I hope you found Tigger and grampa waiting for you at the bridge. I trust you are running free with Tiggy and not in pain anymore. We will always love you. My little girl.

Love Mommy

Shortly after Ollie was born, one of his litter mates lost all her hair. He lay on her to keep her warm and didn't eat much. She grew her hair back, but that's how Ollie was until the last. He made friends with the two strays we bought in, when the other girls didn't want to have anything to do with them. He never clawed the furniture or beat up on the other cats. He was our "buddy" cat. We'll miss you, Ollie.
Love,
Your Kitty Mommy and Daddy.

My sweet Ollie... the vet will be here in 3 short hours to stop your suffering. Yet, mine has just begun. I will never forget your crooked little smile and I will try hard to smile whenever I think of you. I miss you already. God love and keep you until I see you again. Mommy

Most cats are standoffish around people, especially of those they don't know. Not Oliver, he loved new people and was determined to leave something of himself- aka black fur on a person's pant leg- with every person who entered his home. As a single person living alone, Oliver truly made my house a "home". Regardless of what chaos was happening in my life, having Oliver climbing on my lap always helped enabled me to calm down and put things into perspective- not bad for a creature who many think have no use in this world. Though I and my 5 year old cat, Misty, moved soon after Oliver died, I'm convinced Oliver is the one Misty is being chased by as she darts around the house for no apparent reason.

Sue Klemm

Sleep well my precious Oliver, you brought us such joy and happiness, we love you so much, and miss your sweet companionship.

Dar

The loss of Oliver is a complete heartbreak. I loved him as much as he loved me.

Beverly A. Buckner

My best friend. You will be loved always.

My loving pal and companion passed away last Thursday - He will always be loved and remembered.
See you at the Rainbow Bridge my boo bear!

Randy Johnson

Oliver,

You were the very best running companion and friend that I could have ever had. You are with me every time I go out for my daily run.

Paula

I miss you my Ollie Bear. I hope you are happily reunited with your brother Wendell, Harriett, Millie and Betsy. You were always such a gentleman. Lucy is lost without you. Take care until we all meet again over the Rainbow Bridge. DD

I suffer from severe depression and anxiety disorder.
Oliver had these problems also after I had first rescued him from an extremely abusive home (I literally stole him after a friend witnessed his abuse).
When I first brought him home he was timid and frightened, bruised and covered in lumps (he was only seven months old). I most tenderly and lovingly taught him nothing but love and understanding and in return he became my smile and my joy.
The few short years I had Oliver he became the spunkiest, happiest, and most expressive little buddy you could imagine. He taught me that love can heal all .......if he could carry on then so could I. He brought more laughter then I can ever begin to explain with his antics and energy ........ laughter does not come easily for me.
I will never forget all of the joy, peace, and unconditional love Oliver gave to me and I will thank him for an eternity for the wonderful years he gave me.
YOU WERE PERFECT Oliver, in every way.

Mommy

We love you Ollie. You were a very special little boy. You will remain in our hearts forever. Love Mommy & Daddy.

We hurt so bad because you are no longer with us, but we know we will see you again. You are our buddy and you will be in hearts forever.

The Kizer Family

Oliver was a good boy was found in shoe box with a brother and sister, he was bottle fed. I was truley blessed to have him as my boy I miss him so ,but I know he is there waiting for me. I miss our walks the way he looked at me his unconditional love. Oliver take care I miss you! love you buddy your daddy's boy always!
Love
Rick

Oliver, you came into our lives and filled us with such joy, laughter and love. You are a true angel and will always be in our hearts forever! Rest now baby boy!!! We love you!!!

Oliver touched our lives for a short time but is so Greatly missed that it hurts. We love you Oliver

Cindy Proudfoot

Olivia, we are so sorry. Thank you for sharing your little life with us. I will miss your little sweet face looking for me every morning. We love you still.

Roger & Kristina Daman

Olivia girl. The best little bulldog anyone could ever ask for. She lived a long and very happy life but we miss her to pieces. We think about her daily and hope she is playing with her brother Bailey in heaven. We love you girly!!

Carrie and Adam And Diddy

Dear Sweet Livie -
At last you get your rest. I'm so happy that you're not suffering anymore but oh how I miss you. It was a terrible ordeal but you were a real trooper. I'll miss your races up and down the hallway and tummy rubbing at night just before sleep.
You were always so quiet and kept to yourself - well most of the time - and so afraid of everything. I tried to help you be happy and comfortable and I loved you very much. Now there will be no more surgeries or medicines or treatments. Now you can breathe easily and there's nothing to be afraid of. Did Miranda greet you at the Rainbow Bridge? Are you having fun together? I miss you, my sweet baby girl, and will remember you always. I will think of you every day and hold you in my heart for all my life. Daddy isn't sure why you aren't here tonight but I give him extra hugs and that helps. Keoni and I will remember you and Sister and miss you.
We'll all be together again one day. Now just enjoy your new good health, have fun playing with Miranda, and get acquainted with the rest of our family there. They'll love you too.

Farewell, my sweet little love. Until we meet again, remember always how much I love you and miss you.
- All my love, Mom

I met Ollie once, and was immediately enchanted by his happy personality and exuberance. Unfortunately, Ollie's prior mistreatment at the hands of unknown persons had made him suspicious and aggressive. Love and tenderness were not enough to appease the demons inside and so Ollie took the trip to the Rainbow Bridge, leaving a very distraught owner behind.

I know that Ollie will be well taken care of, his psyche will be healed and he will await the day when his Cheryl comes to greet him, the only person who cared enough to try.

Diane Chronister

Ollie, we love and miss you very much. We know you are in a happier place where you feel no pain. We await the day we will all be reunited.

Love, Krista & Dan

Ollie, you were my best friend and confidante. I will never love another as I loved you nor feel the love that you gave me so willingly. I pray for your peace and look forward to being together again someday at the Bridge. Until then, I carry you in my heart and mind. You were the most special baby and I'll never forget you. Thank you for coming into my life. Mommy loves you, babaloo.

A tribute & a song, both written by Stephanie Garrison (13):

Ollie Bo, My baby boy. You died in my arms in the mid-night of August 1st, 2002. You brought so much joy, warmth, and love in to my life. You brought me happiness, when I was depressed. Made me smile, and made me feel loved. You were there through it all baby boy, you kept me company when I was home alone. You gave me kisses, when I started to cry.. you layed with me during all my tears, fights, and you stopped many fights... I'll always remember you as a puppy, going through all your stages chewing, scratching, biting.. running around in circles chasing your tale, zooming around the house, playing ball.. playing with patches and trying to copy her every little step..Ollie you were there with me when I needed a shoulder to cry on, when I needed a friend I could depend on you. You we're always there, and I know you cared, and still do. I know the past few weeks have been hard, and you've been hanging on to suit our needs because we we're ready to let you go, we still aren't.. but I didn't want you to be in pain, I didn't want you to suffer, I know you'll be with me and by my side through out my life, and I'll never forget you Ollie. we may get another pet, another dog.. but NOBODY or NOTHING can ever replace you, you're my baby boy, my Ollie Bo. you're in heaven now, running the show up there.. playing with papaw, and all of his dogs.. you can hold yourself up now, and play ball.. I'll see you again someday my baby boy, and until then I'll think of you every minute.. every second.. of everyday. I'll love and miss you always Ollie Bo my perdi boy. I love you forever, and I'll never ever forget you or the love and warmth you gave me + everyone around you. I love you Ollie

I love you always baby boy,
mommy

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SONG:

Ollie Bo (BABY)

can you tell me what it is that people see everytime they look at me

baby

I want you to be alright and be okay never suffer through another day no matter what everybody else will say I'll stay with you till your very last day I will kiss you softly upon the lips, hold you gently by your hips baby I will pull you through this

can you tell me what it is that people see everytime they look at me

do they see you can they feel you no they cant so why do they ask I will help you through any task, be the one to hold your back

I want you to be alright and be oka never suffer through another day run around and play a game so you can always be the same

baby

look you closely in your eyes, thinking of you way up in the skies Ollie Bo baby boy ollie bo my pride and joy, run around and play with your favorite toy

everytime I think of you, who would, woulda knew we all thought you would be okay, never suffer through another day..

we will miss you, think of you all through the day, through the sunshine and the rain

baby

Ollie:
We will miss you and our summer vacations with each other at the beach. We know your in Rainbow Bridge now and we know we will see each other all again one day.

In the mean time, stop chasing the cats and when we get there, we will have a bag full of meatballs for you.

We will miss you cousin and look forward to the day when we can all be with each other again.

Your Loving Cousins

Madison and Joshua

We miss you terribly, Olympia.

Heidi and Greg Drallos

Omaste, I love you. I miss your face rubs. You were so young. I'm so sorry I didn't know you were sick - You were gone so fast, I didn't have time to say goodbye the way I wanted to. I had no idea you'd gotten FIP. I'm so sorry sweetheart. I'll see you again someday - until then I hope you are happy with Slick Willie, Samson, Ackechta, & the others. I wish you were here.

Patches, I see you looking back at me when I look in Dale's face. Thank you for trying to comfort me when I saw that your FIP had gone neurological and you didn't have anymore good days left. I miss you so much. I'm glad you came here and I'm glad I still have your son & daughter. I wish I still had you. I miss you and I'm so sorry you got sick. I'll always love you. You were so gentle, patient & kind with the others. I'm sorry I couldn't make it all better this time. I hope you didn't suffer too much. I'll see you again someday. Help Dillon out when he crosses over. I'm afraid it will be soon.

Goodbye my sweet babies. I wish your time here hadn't been so short. I wish I could've cured you both of FIP - that's the only thing I've found so far that I can't work around or cure. I hope neither of you were in too much pain and I didn't help you to cross over before you were ready to go. I love you guys so much. I'll always miss you.

Kathy Sacksteder (Cathelper)

Omni was an active police dog for 9 years. He retired due to a back injury. After recovering from 3 back surgeries, he spent the next 4 years living a very full life. He enjoyed hiking the bookcliffs looking for the wild horses, going to the park to walk, be brushed and watch people and dogs, swimming with his GS friend Zara, camping, and patrolling with his new mom Ginny, and occasionally going to police dog training to do his beloved patrol work. He even returned to work one night when he was 11 to help control a crowd on the verge of rioting after the Broncos won the Superbowl.
Omni is loved and was spoiled rotten. He will be sadly missed by his many friends, co-workers, and family. He will forever be in our hearts!

Ginny Chase and Deanie Earthman

One of Nine came to live in our pond 3 summers ago. We also had the others from Enterprise come with her. Janeway, Chakote, Nelix etc. She grew from 3 inches to 15 in this short time. She was so beautiful, mainly white with bright orange and black on her head. I didn't realize she was sick. I thought she had many eggs in her. It has been a very hard Spring here in NE US and I could not save her or find a Vet to treat her. She is a BIG loss. I will miss her so much.

Cookie D

She was part of our pack. The loss has left a hole in my heart. Ten years ago, she picked us to take her home. And when I held her in my arms, I knew she was the Oney dog for me.

Annie E

Onji, an angel sent from god to help me to heal and to magnify my faith. I saved your life and in return you saved mine, not only in the physical body but emotionally and spiritually as well. When I was so ill and without hope god sent me you. In your short ten years of life with us you not only put a light back in my eyes and a smile back in my heart, but you taught me the true meaning of unconditional love, patience, perseverance and compassion but you filled me with more love and peace than I will ever use up in this lifetime. When you died in my arms I wanted to die, too. I miss you so much I can hardly breathe at times. But I know you are there waiting for me and watching over me still. Your place in my heart will never be filled till I see you again in heaven. I'm sorry I didn't expose you to other animals more when you were here. But I know you understand now that I just didn't want anything to ever hurt you.
I love you,
Mommy

To everyone, I am writing this to help me go through with our appointment tomorrow.

Onkie,

I know you see that the pain you are in is killing me. I pray that you understand how much I love you as we go tomorrow to end your suffering.

These past two days as I wrestled with the decision on whether to let them poke and prod at you have been the most difficult in my life; and every time I looked through my swollen teary eyes into yours, all I see is your unconditional love.

Even as you are losing strength, and finding it difficult to keep your balance, you are doing your best to stay by my side where you have always been.

Now as I write this I finally realize that I am more scared for me than for you. Once you are gone I don't know how I am going to fill this hole that is already growing deep in my heart.

I love you so much!!

I am about to go to bed for the last time and hold the best friend I have ever had in this world, and tomorrow we will go to Dr. Hatch. Though it is going to kill me, I am going to repay you for all of the unconditional love that you have shown me over our lifetime together. I want you to see how much love I have for you and how much I am going to miss you; by being the last image you see as you drift off into your well deserved slumber.

I can only hope that in a few decades you will be the first of my loved ones I see when I cross over.

Goodbye My Pooter Kittie!!!
Love RICK

This is in memory of Onye, aka Mittens. Onye was a very special cat who loved her family.
She will be sadly missed by her Mom and Dad, John and Marianne, and her aunt and uncle, Sue and Steve.
She is playing at the Rainbow bridge with Bailee and all her other animal friends. We will all miss the tales of her many adventures.

Onyx, we love and miss you, we will never forget you, till we see you again, may God hold and keep you save. Love your family.

Oona means "one," and she certainly was one of a kind. A wonderful companion, a great watch dog (although I suspect all bark and...) and a fantastic playmate to my twin two year olds. She was patient with their antics, covering her with blankets and sand, using her as a step stool, etc.

Oona was always there when you needed someone to listen to or to cry with. She loved to play with her bonga ball and chase the kids. She loved the cats she shared the house with.

With her cancer diagnosis, we knew we had limited time left with her. When the time came and she could no longer play or get up on her own, I held her at the vet while her shot drifted her to sleep and to death. I know she has joined our other animals who have passed at the bridge.

We'll miss you, Oona!

Oops, my beloved friend and companion, passed suddenly from this life on November 11'th at the age of seven years. I miss you, buddy...

If tears could build a stairway
And memories a lane
I'd walk the path to Tir Na Nog
And bring you home again".

Ted Mac Daibhidh

Thanks for being such a special little friend, I'll feel you hugs and see your beautiful eyes forever. We love and miss you...MaMoo & Corky

Mamoo

Ti ho mandato un giorno dove il dolore non esiste....non perche' non ti amassi...ma perche' ti amavo troppo per costringerti a restare ancora....cara Ophelia,il vuoto e' immenso,e piango anche adesso,ma so' che ora stai sicuramente meglio e non soffri piu'.ciao ophi,aspettami che un giorno mi vedrai arrivare li da te.

Monica E Pietro

Opie, thank you for being the one and only stable, ever constant, ever loving, ever understanding, never judging part.... of literally half of my life...I miss you...I'll always love you....mommy

Opus gave us her all. She was greatly loved and is greatly missed.

Patti

Opus was my 1st poodle and he died way too soon however, thru him my love for poodles remains. Meet me at the Bridge, Baby Boy. I think of you every day.

Charolett Stewart

I would like to pay tribute to my best friend. Thank you Opus for all the love that you gave me. You will never know how much of an impact you made on my life. It is truly empty without you. I miss you terribly, and pray that one day we will be together again. Love, Mom

Orcy Porky was such a little gentleman. He was always dressed his best with his little tux. He always meowed so proper with a prrrow. he was so cuddly and always loved to be adored. I love my little Orca. I wish someday to meet again with my kitty.

Cathy McCullough

After all this time, you are still missed! We love you!!

Joanne Wood

Oreo was our faithful friend and we will never ever forget him.

Cindy & Bryan

I came home from school. The day before we saw something wrong and I was looking forward to hearing good news. I called mom. She said " It's really bad I'm almost home we'll talk about it soon."
She finally arrived at home and when I heard the news it was heartbreaking. I ran upstairs and cried on my bed. It was a proud thing to know that I had the courage to let out my tears in the 8th grade. You were hurt to much. It was either surgery with a slim chance you would survive through or to put you to sleep. We had to let you go so that you wouldn't feel anymore pain. I pet you for a while at the vet when I knew I couldn't stay in that room. I was led to the waiting room were it seemed like an eternity when mom finally came out and said it was done. My dad brought you out in a box. I cried as soon as I saw it.
We drove to grandmas and grandpa buried you over looking the lake in a magnificent spot. It made me feel better knowing you had a wonderful spot next to snowball ( first rabbit).
Today was the one week anniversary since you left the Earth. I will see you again, Oreo. Oh yes, I will meet you at the rainbow bridge. I know I cant see you know and that hurts but I'm proud to know I had the courage to let you go. I could have been selfish and made you have surgery but I put you to sleep because you had great pain that wouldn't go away even if you had surgery. The vet never knew what happened. I never knew. Nobody but God knows what happened to you . All we know is you were hurt and now your gone.
I love you Oreo and I will never forget you.

Adam

The best bunny there ever was!!

Sue & Greg Paul

You were an excellent dog and a wonderful companion. You touched our lives in so many ways and improved the quality of life so much. We will miss you so much, especially Sean.

Geoff and Kristi Page

Oreo ,she was a wonderful dog , dumped at our door as a tiny pup ,How anyone could dump that bundle of joy I don't have a clue ..But she was our baby from then on .. Smart Cute and rather strange looking but we loved her just the same. Everyone that knew her loved her Doggy smile , she would curl her lips back and show you her pearly whites ..
She will be missed, But thanks to this wonderful site we can at least leave a small tribute to her ,for her all to short but wonderful life here on earth and the joy and love she brought to everyone that knew her ..God bless sweet Oreo until we meet aging ..............

Kathy Sky

Oreo was a very very sweet guinea pig, every night when I went to sleep I'd here him squealing out my window. Oreo was very special due to he was my first real pet, I got him in 4th grade, from a friend who I was very close to but then we broke apart so Oreo was a remembrance of her. On June 1st I saw Oreo lying there in his cage and so I brought him in and we took him to the vet because he looked under the weather, the vet said it was a lack of vitamin C, but when I looked in my guinea pig book all his symptoms pointed toward a respiratory infection, so I took him to another vet for a second opinion, I was wrong he had liver failure he died before my eye on the table. We brought him home and wrapped him in my favorite shirt and buried him in the back yard. Oreo, we all miss you and Rex is so lonely. ( Rex is a rabbit Oreo shared a cage with)

Grace

Oreo was an amazing cat. From the first day I got him he was warm and loving. He was in some kind of accident (we think human inflicted..a terrible horrible commentary on how some people in this world act). He fought for 2 months through 2 surgeries and countless hospital visits. And the whole time he never stopped loving me and showing me that he cared. He will be greatly missed and his memory forever embedded in all the minds of those whose path he crossed. God bless.

Rebecca Staben

Oreo had been diagnosed with FIV December of 2001. I put him on the special needs list in January. Though he just today crossed the bridge I am certain that it is because of the prayers and thoughts of the people who use this site that he was able to be with us as long as he was. There was no treatment, medically for the lowered hemoglobin or for the condition of his spleen that caused him severe abdominal distention. My children, his boy Eric especially, was having a hard time accepting that we might have to euthanize him. Thankfully, he died peacefully at home.

Karen

He was my special Love & I shall miss him terribly.
A little black & white bunny named Oreo. He was my eighth
child, as all the others are grown & moved out. He gave me unconditional Love & I long for that special bond we had between us. He didn't need words to speak, as I knew every thing he had to say anyway. So quiet & so funny & I love him always. OREO!!!
Jean Boyd

Oreo was apart of our family for fifteen years. He was a beautiful black cat with piercing green eyes. When I was twelve I picked him out of a litter and brought him home. For fifteen years Oreo listened through all my laughter and tears. It wasn't until my senior year in college that Oreo was missing. After placing numerous fliers around our neighborhood and running a lost ad in the paper, I knew I would not see him again. Oreo was hit by a car and placed on the side of the road. The road services department spotted him and picked him up and took him away. I never even had the chance to say goodbye:(
Some day I will get the chance to see Oreo again, and then I will tell him hello, and that he has always been and will be in my heart.

Tina Sharkey

Oreo was our "precious" Holland Lop rabbit. We named her Oreo because she had black and white fur and was so sweet! I picked her out from a group of about 5 little bunnies because she was so gentle and cute. We loved it so much when ever she would clean her face and especially her long ears. Even my older brother thought she was adorable!! She lived a really long and happy life. She was always so sweet and gentle with anyone that would pet her. Sometimes when she was really thirsty she would drink her water so fast that you could hear a gurgling sound. It was sooo... cute. Then when you would hold her, she would always try to bury her face under your arm and hide. We all loved her very much and will miss her.

Oreo came to me when she was 6 days old, before her eyes were even opened yet. Someone had tried to end her life by stuffing her in an Oreo bag and throwing her on the side of the road. My daughter found her and rushed her to me. She and I spent the next 4 days side by side...me with a bottle in my hand and her, whining for that bottle lol.
She became my little angel baby, and had my attitude to match ... we were a great team and I did nothing without her being at my feet. since she could not jump up onto my bed, I slept on the floor. When it came time to give her her first bath, since she was scared, I bathed with her. She taught me all about unconditional love, and we both thrived ... then my daughter brought home another puppy to be rescued. A sick puppy...she had parvo and my Oreo got it. after 4 days of constant care, my angel baby got a secondary infection and within hours, she passed in my arms. I still feel her at my feet at times, and I know she is healthy and playing now, and I know she will be waiting for me to cross over the bridge with her.
Oreo. my little angel, I only hope you know how much love and happiness you brought to my life, in such a short time. You will be forever missed and forever and beyond, you will always be loved. I miss your kisses, and the way you would cock your head when I would tell you "no", until I would finally give in. You gave it such a good fight, my baby. I know now that you are once again healthy and eating everything that isn't tied down :-) Wait for me sweetheart and I will join you one day...and maybe we will have the Harley with your sidecar on the golden streets in Heaven. Chelsea has joined you now, be a good friend to her...and the Buddy's pup, Junior is also with you now. I know you and Nova will welcome them and play with them, just be gentle :-) I love you my angel, and there is not a moment that goes by, that you are not in my thoughts and in my heart. I love you!!!

Angie

Orie... I don't even know where to begin. It's been 5 days now and after 17 years together my heart is hurting more than I ever thought it could. I love you with all of me and I miss you so much. I know that you are looking down on me and don't want me to hurt...and I'm trying so hard to be strong for you, I really am. I just cannot seem to imagine living the rest of my life without you here with me. You always were my best friend...our souls connected and you and I loved each other more than we could ever try to describe to anyone. A needy baby and her mommy...the question is, which one of us was which? Your fur is still all over the apartment and everywhere I look I can see your special sleeping spots. If I close my eyes, I can almost feel you jumping up on the bed and crawling across the covers towards me. I used to love to hear the little crunch as you ate your food after I turned out the lights. And mornings, oh mornings, those were our special times. You were so soft, you made it nearly impossible to get out of bed in the morning. I will never forget how you would give me baths and lick my face till it hurt, how if I even tried to move away, you would hold my face with your paw. I loved the way you would sigh as you were sleeping, I loved the way you would get so excited about your treats and nuzzle into my neck to get them. And remember when we were little, how I would try to trap you under the covers to stay with me. Orie, you truly are the most beautiful kitty in the world...everyone always said so... and you certainly made Daddy fall in love. He misses his little princess, his jewel, his oyster. Orie, we have so many memories together, I could not even capture a fraction of them here. You came into my life when we were both little girls and you watched me grow into a young woman. You saw me through childhood, mom and dad's divorce, adolescence, highschool, heartache, college, and last year through the hardest time - the cancer. I couldn't have gotten through that without you. And you even stayed to watch me get married. I love you, pretty. I know you stayed around for me and I am so grateful for that. I am so grateful for you, for your life, for your love, for your gift. I don't know what I ever did to be so blessed. Orie, I know when I finish this, there will be things I wish that I had written...you know them...they are in my heart...and that is exactly where you will live forever. Wait for me Orie, and please be there to greet me when it is my turn. I hope when it is my time, I can be half as brave and strong as you, my little warrior princess. And when we have them, I will tell our children about you...they will know all about your love. I love you, Orie and each day is closer to the time when we will be together always. Thank you so much... I love you forever, Orie...never forget how much mommy loves you.

Serena

We love you and miss you so very much, our Oreo. Time does eventually heal all wounds, but this one is still fresh. We will never forget the feel of your soft coat, your beautiful, big brown eyes, and your little wet nose and pink, speckled belly. We take comfort in the fact that we will see you again at the rainbow bridge, where you are healthy once again and no longer suffering from AIHA. Until then...We love you and miss you greatly!!!

Sandra & Paul Wegmann

She was the greatest unconditional friend! Although her first 2 years were those of torture and neglect her true heart never died. She was adopted when she was about 2years old from the San Francisco SPCA. She bonded to me right away and she never ever failed me. I shall rejoice at our reunion! I know she is waiting for me and I know she is one of my guardian angels! I'm sure she is helping all the newly passed pets. She has just that kind of soul. I miss you my little Orph Dog.

Kaldonia Carlile

Goodbye to my cherished companion, confidant, comedienne and friend.

Bridget

Oscar was so special to us. He was the most loving and compassionate dog. He deserved more time on this earth than he was given. We love him deeply. We are empty without him. We hope he feels our love for him up in Heaven. He will forever be in our hearts.

Sue & John Slagel

Oscar, our beloved boy, we will always love you

Mary Kay Q. and Karen T.

I miss you so much Oscar and I love you very much.

Gina

Oscar its been a year since your gone and it still hurts very much. You will always be locked in our hearts forever. You will always be our little boy. We love you mom&dad xoxoxoxo

Dear Oscar,

I am writing this memorial so soon, today, because it is important.

My heart continues to hurt. Particularly, at those 6:30's, two times a day: in the morning when you wrapped yourself around me like a blanket at 5:45 and at supper time, when you tore your blankie apart. You loved to eat, my sweet boy. Injection time..., Oscar, do you remember when we thought we couldn't do it? My brave boy.

Oscar, do you remember when I picked you up at the airport when you arrived from Winnipeg. Stubborn boy who wouldn't walk on his leash... sweet boy who took my heart.

Oscar, do you remember our talks? During puppyhood, there were no time-outs for you, only for me. Do you remember eating cable wires, my shoes and boots? You were 3 lbs and carrying a size 10 boot.

Oscar, do you remember when I couldn't find you? Oscar, do you remember my couch? From such a small crater, a hole you dug and there you were sleeping.

Hey Oscar, do you remember kissing a "certain someone" who thought he was kissing me? He still gets angry and you know, I still smile.

Oscar, Bubby and Zaidie, they loved you too. Always a bag in hand for you to explore. And, Oscar, do you remember when Freddie barked at you? I know you never forgot.

Spine surgery, diabetes and blindness too. Spirited, comical, independent and, stubborn does not justify a description of you. No words will do.

Gentle eyes and gentle soul, my sweet Oscar. Gentle heart. My friend, my constant. From Toronto to Montreal, we went. My companion, my confidant. A poke here and a kiss for me, always there. Joys and celebrations and bravery through weathered storms. My sweet Oscar, you were always there. We grew up together, You taught me responsibility and made sure I did it well. Oscar, my teacher and my friend.

Oscar, I am so sad. My heart hurts. Oscar, my friend, my sweet boy, you gave me gift. Unconditional love. I am sad, yes. I miss you, yes. Would I change anything in the last 14 years, no. Oscar, this is so hard. But.... you sent me an angel named Gloria, who is helping me to remember. Thank you, Oskie, my sweet, brave boy.

Gentle Journey.

Love, Mommy

I has been just over a week for my sweet baby. I hope & pray that he is happy & healthy. And as I said to you, little boo, I will see you again. Say hi to Dad. I miss you both.

Allison

You were a brave and wonderful soul whose dignity was visible to the last.
You fought cancer for so long and with so much courage that it seemed you would go on forever.
We will never forget you, our beautiful brindle boy. We will never forget your personality which was more human than dog... the kitchen will forever be a lonely place without you.
We will also remember your unconditional love and trust even when you were suffering.
We were the lucky ones.. to have one such as you bless our lives.
Be at peace now and find yourself that eternal sunny spot whilst you wait for us.

Paul and Sarah

On 5-23-02 my heart was broken and will never be able to mend as I have lost my four legged son and best friend.
He was a trooper and my heart will always be filled with all of the love he gave to me for 12 wonderful years.

Melody

A dear old friend has told us his time here is over. It is hard to say goodbye to our good old boy. We send him on with tears in our eyes, but look forward to the time when we'll be together again. Mom promises to take you on trail rides with Sandy every day. Give her a big kiss and hug from us when you get there.
We love you Oscar!

Cindy & Mike Chadwick

Oscar was my best friend and had been with me through alot. He was a very special dog in personality (Oscar the grouch!)and in appearance too as he had bright yellow spots instead of black ones like most Dalmations. I have yet to see one like him. A year ago my 1st husband passed away and Oscar was there with me to ease my grief. A couple of months ago Oscar was diagnosed with cancer in his speen. We fought it as hard as we could but he just wasn't getting any better. I could see in his eyes that he wanted me to ease his suffering, so we decided to take him to the vet. There is a "happy" ending though! My husband Joe and I just bought a farm and were in the process of moving and decided to bury Oscar there so he could be with us. As we started digging the hole it started to rain a little. When we finished, the rain had stopped and a beautiful rainbow appeared right over the house. I made me so happy to see the "Rainbow Bridge" and know that Oscar had found Steve (my first husband) and was reunited with him in heaven!!

Jenni Athon

Daddy and Mommy miss you very much ,you made our everyday lives so much easier to cope with. We pray for the day when you will greet us as we come over the rainbow bridge to be reunited with .We love you dearly Mommy and Daddy

For Oscar. You made us laugh all the time. I am so sorry your wonderful life was cut so short. We miss and love you so much...

Jen

My Sweet Pea was the sweetest, nicest, happiest cat in the world. I will miss him so much.

Lisa F

Oh Oscar, how I miss you. You were the true definition of a scaredy cat. You were definitely misunderstood by everyone. You just needed someone you could trust. I guess you picked one person and thankfully that was me. You helped me get through so many hard times in my life. I will never forget you for that. I just hope you know that I did everything I could to get you better. In the end you made the decision for me. I'm glad you did cause I couldn't let you go otherwise. Sebastian misses you dearly!!! Someday we will be together again. Always remember that I love you and miss you!

Michele

We miss our most handsome boy and long to see him again. It has only been 24 hours since his passing, and the pain is unbearable. He was a rescue dog from the Brooklyn shelter. We had him only 2 years but we gave him all the love in the world. Our home will never be the same without him.
We miss you Buggy..
love Mom, Mom, Alice and Idgie

Oscar is now playing with his brother Felix at the rainbow bridge, I miss you both and will always love you. Mommy

One of a kind! Touched the lives of all he met! Will be sadly missed! He will always be remembered with loving thoughts and will be forever with me in spirit till we meet again at Rainbow Bridge!

Wayne Lemon

Oscar was a great beagle. He brought such joy and fun to our lives. We would all sing together as a family, Oscar howling and smiling with us. He would get "Puppy Fever" and run and run through the house. Playing tug of war, he would growl so ferociously, yet you knew just by looking in his soulful eyes that he would never harm anyone or anything. We have a photo of him with the caption "Devil...or Angel" with two beagle figures in front of the frame, one a beagle in a red cape with horn.

Ed was Oso's best friend. We hope and pray for peace to come soon to Ed. Oso knew how much Ed loved him. We know that Oso would want Ed to try to go on living, searching everyday for happiness like they shared together.

I'm so sorry for leaving you behind Oso.
I miss you little bearcat.
RIP in Montana.
Love, James

Other Kitty, with so many other names...Mr. T, Tux, Fat Cat, Big Kitty...you will be so missed. Enjoy the rainbow bridge. Find Mitts, Boo and Doc to keep you company. I am so sorry that I didn't protect you. You are so sweet and loving; I will miss you always. I love you. Until we meet again at the bridge...mama

Otis was the cat everyone wanted to have. He was truly a 'human' baby, needing the interaction only a human being could give. He rode on my hip, very much like a human baby, kissing my neck and face and ears. He thrived on my touch and my voice. He was truly my 'son'. I loved him and he loved me unconditionally. He died on April 6, 2002, and five months later I still miss him terribly. He came to me on a hot summer night when he was only six weeks old and he thought of me as his 'mother' from that day forward. When I found that he had died, I died inside. As strange as that might sound, I lost one of the most important loves of my life. He loved me unconditionally. No one else has loved me in that way in a very long time. He was a true gift to me and I am so very happy that I had the time to enjoy what love and affection he gave me. I will be with Otis again one day and for that I am eternally thankful for. Blessed thoughts go out to all pet-lovers, wherever in this world you are.

To Otis, my beloved friend, wise teacher, and loving companion:

Thank you for finding me and sharing my life for so many years. You taught me so much about forgiveness and love. When you appeared on my birthday ten years ago, I had no idea that you would become such an important part of my life. I am very grateful for all the time we spent together, especially the last few months.

I miss you a lot. SF and I will try to take care of each other.

Safe passage, my Po. I have faith that we will be reunited one day. You will always be in my heart.

Love,
Deborah

My best friend. I will love you always! I pray that we will meet again some day.

Randy

Otis, I keep looking down expecting to see you staring up at me but you're not there, I wish I had a chance to hold you and give you a hug once again. There's an empty spot in our lives without you here that won't be filled until we meet again. Be a good little boy and take care of your little sister Zoe. Love you little guy.

Bonnier Moulton and Jennifer Skeem

Odie - our 13 year old love, we miss you desperately and pray that your spirit is with us every day and follows us everywhere - just as your loving self did. WE MISS YOU good, good, friend.

Kris, George, Katy

Otis - you were a wonderful friend and I will never forget you. Your passing has just broken my heart, and I hope to see you again.....

Julie Simmons

My beloved Ottis, has left us and gone to a magical place! I'll miss him so! I'll miss having to wake him in the morning, because he loved to sleep! I'll miss being able to make him 'sing'! I'll just miss everything about him! He was the BEST! Dearest Ottis, I love you so, may you rest in peace!!

Corinna Ellis

Otto Ray was the most beautiful boy. He kept all the other pups in line and took good care of Billy Lee and Mama. We will miss him terribly yet know he will be received happily by Ripper Baby boy, Charlotte, Hertwirlgirl, nutmeg and numerous other canine friends and of course Mariah. Otto have fun with your friends You are truly the best Dot!!!!

Jennier Albright

A beautiful, loving companion who guided me through the death of my husband, and several moves. He graciously allowed me to be a part of his life. I am forever grateful to this fine animal. I know he is waiting for me.

Barbara

Of all the treasured animal friends to bless my life, you were the richest and most loved.

Gay Sherman

I miss you so much my little angel. I'll always love you my special friend. Find Ben, he'll take care of you until I can again.

Greg Wainwright (Greggie)

A dear and loving friend who is greatly missed.

Stephanie & George

To Ozzy our sweet little guinea pig: Little boy, you are missed terribly. Your little personality was such a bright spot in our lives. We didn't know until you left us on 11/19/02 just how important you were in our lives. We will meet at the rainbow bridge again someday. Until then, enjoy your carrots and hay. We love you. Leah, Evan, Lucky, Patches, Sadie, Alice and Max Cox.